Unicoi County Middle School

Summary:

Unicoi County Middle School is a public middle school located in Erwin, Tennessee, serving 446 students in grades 6-8. The school is part of the Unicoi County School District, which is ranked 68 out of 139 districts in the state and has a 3-star rating.

Unicoi County Middle School has a significantly higher percentage of White students (87.44%) compared to the state average, and a lower percentage of minority students. Academically, the school's performance, as measured by TNReady test scores, is generally below the state average across all subjects and grade levels. For example, in the 2023-2024 school year, the school's proficiency rates in Mathematics (37.8%), English Language Arts (31.9%), and Science (47%) were all lower than the state averages. The school's performance also varies significantly across different student subgroups, with the school performing relatively well for Hispanic students but struggling with White students.

Compared to nearby middle schools, such as T.A. Dugger Junior High School, Chuckey Doak Middle School, and Indian Trail Middle School, Unicoi County Middle School generally underperforms academically, with lower proficiency rates and statewide rankings. The significant performance gaps between different student subgroups at Unicoi County Middle School suggest potential equity issues that the school and district may need to address.


Detail:

Public 6-8

 600 South Mohawk DR
       Erwin, TN  37650


(423) 743-1653

District: Unicoi County

SchoolDigger Rank:
193rd of 587 Tennessee Middle Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $11,424 Help


Students who attend Unicoi County Middle School usually attend:

High:    Unicoi County High School

Feeder schools for Unicoi County Middle School:

Elementary:    Love Chapel Elementary
    Rock Creek Elementary
    Temple Hill Elementary
    Unicoi Elementary

Student/teacher ratio:  13.5 Help
Number of students:  446

Racial breakdown:

White:
84.8%
Hispanic:
12.6%
Two or more races:
1.6%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  70.3% Help


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Performance Trends
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Compare Details Unicoi County Middle School ranks better than 67.1% of middle schools in Tennessee. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 62.2. (See more...)
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Chronic absenteeism in a school refers to a situation where students repeatedly miss school, with the threshold often defined as missing 10% or more of school days for any reason, excused or unexcused.
Student Body
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Compare Details Racial makeup is: White (84.8%), Hispanic (12.6%), two or more races (1.6%). (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Unicoi County Middle School is 13.5. (See more...)
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Unicoi County Middle School is $11,424.
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Unicoi County Middle School:

SchoolDigger ranks Unicoi County Middle School 193rd of 587 Tennessee public middle schools. (See Unicoi County Middle School in the ranking list.)

Middle School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:


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Unicoi County:

SchoolDigger ranks Unicoi County 68th of 140 Tennessee school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Unicoi County Middle School

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Rank History for all students at Unicoi County Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools TN State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2010 43.47 260th 435 40.2%
2011 49.39 253rd 462 45.2%
2012 32.53 355th 466 23.8%
2013 59.65 216th 475 54.5%
2014 54.01 225th 485 53.6%
2015 45.05 325th 492 33.9%
2017 31.60 291st 362 19.6%
2018 45.50 302nd 563 46.4%
2019 45.30 288th 574 49.8%
2021 47.14 273rd 576 52.6%
2022 53.90 236th 569 58.5%
2023 47.68 285th 594 52.0%
2024 62.20 193rd 587 67.1%
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Rank History for Special Education students at Unicoi County Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools TN State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 41.69 141st 279 49.5%
2019 44.66 99th 222 55.4%
2021 39.71 123rd 238 48.3%
2022 46.33 92nd 260 64.6%
2023 39.83 133rd 288 53.8%
2024 40.82 143rd 299 52.2%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Unicoi County Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools TN State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 43.58 276th 481 42.6%
2019 41.94 283rd 490 42.2%
2021 44.57 236th 483 51.1%
2022 54.79 177th 495 64.2%
2023 48.95 228th 514 55.6%
2024 61.20 143rd 510 72.0%
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Rank History for Female students at Unicoi County Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools TN State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2019 43.68 297th 529 43.9%
2021 46.47 269th 538 50.0%
2022 58.11 190th 552 65.6%
2023 47.50 278th 560 50.4%
2024 64.92 155th 554 72.0%
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Rank History for Male students at Unicoi County Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools TN State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2019 45.76 259th 523 50.5%
2021 45.77 252nd 529 52.4%
2022 48.33 256th 540 52.6%
2023 46.10 276th 557 50.4%
2024 56.20 217th 560 61.3%
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Rank History for Hispanic students at Unicoi County Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools TN State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 39.17 129th 219 41.1%
2019 45.51 111th 228 51.3%
2021 65.98 58th 261 77.8%
2022 58.20 79th 275 71.3%
2023 36.92 172nd 285 39.6%
2024 57.60 104th 285 63.5%
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Rank History for White students at Unicoi County Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools TN State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 38.25 319th 481 33.7%
2019 38.77 290th 484 40.1%
2021 36.39 311th 496 37.3%
2022 43.96 268th 500 46.4%
2023 38.51 303rd 503 39.8%
2024 52.76 212th 504 57.9%
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Data source: test scores: Tennessee Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

As you review the school rankings data, please be aware that some of the information from certain demographics is missing. The reason for this omission is that the data has been redacted from the source data itself due to low population samples in these specific demographic groups.

Redacting data from low population samples is a necessary step to ensure the reliability and accuracy of the results, as small sample sizes may not be representative of the broader population. Additionally, this measure helps protect the privacy of individuals belonging to these demographic groups.

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Enrollment information for Unicoi County Middle School

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1993 588 0 0 16 0 n/a n/a 0 604
1994 597 0 0 18 0 n/a n/a 0 615
1995 620 0 0 23 0 n/a n/a 0 643
1996 620 0 0 23 0 n/a n/a 0 643
1997 619 0 0 23 0 n/a n/a -23 619
1998 588 0 0 20 0 n/a n/a -30 578
1999 537 0 0 22 0 n/a n/a 1 560
2000 n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a 625 625
2001 n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a 577 577
2002 n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a 597 597
2003 n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a 597 597
2004 n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a 595 595
2005 n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a 590 590
2006 526 8 0 29 2 n/a n/a 0 565
2007 534 6 1 30 3 n/a n/a 0 574
2008 537 6 2 29 0 n/a n/a 0 574
2009 547 3 1 38 1 n/a n/a 0 590
2010 567 3 0 47 1 n/a n/a 0 618
2011 572 4 0 49 1 0 0 0 626
2012 544 1 0 58 1 0 2 0 606
2013 558 2 0 57 4 0 2 0 623
2014 525 3 0 63 2 0 4 0 597
2015 524 3 1 71 3 0 7 0 609
2016 490 3 2 79 1 0 2 0 577
2017 485 2 2 79 0 0 2 0 570
2018 498 3 1 65 0 0 0 0 567
2019 480 5 1 65 2 0 5 0 558
2020 437 2 2 58 2 0 4 0 505
2021 417 2 1 53 2 1 2 0 478
2022 388 0 1 54 1 1 4 0 449
2023 390 2 1 48 1 1 3 0 446
2024 378 3 1 56 1 0 7 0 446

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Unicoi County Middle School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1993 604 35.0 17.3 n/a
1994 615 37.0 16.6 n/a
1995 643 35.0 18.4 n/a
1996 643 35.0 18.4 n/a
1997 619 n/a 0.0 n/a
1998 578 n/a 0.0 n/a
1999 560 n/a 0.0 n/a
2000 625 n/a 0.0 n/a
2001 577 n/a 0.0 n/a
2002 597 n/a n/a n/a
2003 597 n/a n/a n/a
2004 595 n/a n/a n/a
2005 590 n/a n/a n/a
2006 565 35.0 16.1 n/a
2007 574 36.0 15.9 n/a
2008 574 37.2 15.4 50
2009 590 36.0 16.4 50.2
2010 618 36.0 17.1 51.9
2011 626 39.0 16.0 61.2
2012 606 38.0 15.9 66.2
2013 623 34.0 18.3 61.6
2014 597 35.0 17.0 37.4
2015 609 36.0 16.9 64.4
2016 577 36.0 16.0 69.5
2017 570 34.0 16.7 n/a
2018 567 35.0 16.2 n/a
2019 558 33.0 16.9 n/a
2020 505 34.0 14.8 70.3
2021 478 31.6 15.0 n/a
2022 449 32.0 13.9 n/a
2023 446 32.5 13.7 n/a
2024 446 32.9 13.5 n/a

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio Unicoi County Middle School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1993 604 35.0 17.3 n/a
1994 615 37.0 16.6 n/a
1995 643 35.0 18.4 n/a
1996 643 35.0 18.4 n/a
1997 619 n/a 0.0 n/a
1998 578 n/a 0.0 n/a
1999 560 n/a 0.0 n/a
2000 625 n/a 0.0 n/a
2001 577 n/a 0.0 n/a
2002 597 n/a n/a n/a
2003 597 n/a n/a n/a
2004 595 n/a n/a n/a
2005 590 n/a n/a n/a
2006 565 35.0 16.1 n/a
2007 574 36.0 15.9 n/a
2008 574 37.2 15.4 50
2009 590 36.0 16.4 50.2
2010 618 36.0 17.1 51.9
2011 626 39.0 16.0 61.2
2012 606 38.0 15.9 66.2
2013 623 34.0 18.3 61.6
2014 597 35.0 17.0 37.4
2015 609 36.0 16.9 64.4
2016 577 36.0 16.0 69.5
2017 570 34.0 16.7 n/a
2018 567 35.0 16.2 n/a
2019 558 33.0 16.9 n/a
2020 505 34.0 14.8 70.3
2021 478 31.6 15.0 n/a
2022 449 32.0 13.9 n/a
2023 446 32.5 13.7 n/a
2024 446 32.9 13.5 n/a

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.
Finances

Per Pupil Expenditures for Unicoi County Middle School

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $645 (7.5%) $7,407 (86.3%) $8,580
2020 $815 (8.8%) $7,861 (84.6%) $9,290
2021 $1,219 (12.0%) $8,312 (81.8%) $10,156
2022 $1,674 (15.2%) $8,698 (78.8%) $11,043
2023 $1,227 (10.7%) $9,494 (83.1%) $11,424

Data source: Tennessee Department of Education
Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Unicoi County Middle School

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Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 288th of 574 Middle schoolsRanks 285th of 594 Middle schools
 2.2%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
6th Grade Mathematics (Unicoi County Middle School)40.938.8
 2.1%
   6th Grade Mathematics (Unicoi County)40.938.8
 2.1%
   6th Grade Mathematics (Tennessee)3933.8
 5.2%
6th Grade English Language Arts (Unicoi County Middle School)21.524.7
 3.2%
   6th Grade English Language Arts (Unicoi County)21.524.7
 3.2%
   6th Grade English Language Arts (Tennessee)33.435.9
 2.5%
6th Grade Social Studies (Unicoi County Middle School)30.236.4
 6.2%
   6th Grade Social Studies (Unicoi County)30.236.4
 6.2%
   6th Grade Social Studies (Tennessee)3843.4
 5.4%
7th Grade Mathematics (Unicoi County Middle School)27.519
 8.5%
   7th Grade Mathematics (Unicoi County)27.519
 8.5%
   7th Grade Mathematics (Tennessee)33.635
 1.4%
7th Grade English Language Arts (Unicoi County Middle School)27.930.3
 2.4%
   7th Grade English Language Arts (Unicoi County)27.930.3
 2.4%
   7th Grade English Language Arts (Tennessee)35.436.1
 0.7%
7th Grade Social Studies (Unicoi County Middle School)53.254.2
 1%
   7th Grade Social Studies (Unicoi County)53.254.2
 1%
   7th Grade Social Studies (Tennessee)43.246.9
 3.7%
8th Grade Mathematics (Unicoi County Middle School)18.433.3
 14.9%
   8th Grade Mathematics (Unicoi County)18.433.3
 14.9%
   8th Grade Mathematics (Tennessee)35.134
 1.1%
8th Grade English Language Arts (Unicoi County Middle School)22.123.5
 1.4%
   8th Grade English Language Arts (Unicoi County)22.123.5
 1.4%
   8th Grade English Language Arts (Tennessee)27.126.3
 0.8%
8th Grade Social Studies (Unicoi County Middle School)50.748.5
 2.2%
   8th Grade Social Studies (Unicoi County)50.748.5
 2.2%
   8th Grade Social Studies (Tennessee)41.541.6
 0.1%
All Grades Mathematics (Unicoi County Middle School)28.730.5
 1.8%
   All Grades Mathematics (Unicoi County)34.236.9
 2.7%
   All Grades Mathematics (Tennessee)40.838.1
 2.7%
All Grades English Language Arts (Unicoi County Middle School)23.626.2
 2.6%
   All Grades English Language Arts (Unicoi County)2831.6
 3.6%
   All Grades English Language Arts (Tennessee)33.736.6
 2.9%
All Grades Social Studies (Unicoi County Middle School)4546
 1%
   All Grades Social Studies (Unicoi County)4546
 1%
   All Grades Social Studies (Tennessee)40.943.9
 3%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students558446
 20.1%
African American52
 60%
American Indian21
 50%
Asian11
Hispanic6548
 26.2%
Pacific Islander01
White480390
 18.8%
Two or More Races53
 40%


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Frequently Asked Questions about Unicoi County Middle School

Students who attend Unicoi County Middle School usually go on to attend Unicoi County High School

Unicoi County Middle School ranks 193rd of 587 Tennessee middle schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.

In the 2023-24 school year, 446 students attended Unicoi County Middle School.

Students at Unicoi County Middle School are 85% White, 13% Hispanic, 2% Two or more races.


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SchoolDigger data sources: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Department of Education, the U.S. Census Bureau and the Tennessee Department of Education.

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